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Over 1 year of lane closures coming to Eltham Bridge in West Point
If you travel between West Point and New Kent, be advised that work will begin on Eltham Bridge next week and is expected to continue through August 2025. VDOT said there will a $5.6 million effort that consists of three different projects.
Virginia's Wood Renaissance: West Point Veneer Mill Reopens
WEST POINT, Va. — West Point Veneer LLC, a subsidiary of Coldwater Veneer Incorporated, has announced plans to invest $2.5 million in reopening its hardwood veneer mill in the Town of West Point, Virginia. The move comes as the company seeks to meet the increasing demand in the global wood veneer market.
🚧 Upcoming Maintenance Projects on Eltham Bridge to Affect Rt. 30/33 Travel
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Virginia Department of Transportation (@VaDOT) has announced the commencement of multiple maintenance projects on the Eltham Bridge, which spans the Pamunkey River between the localities of West Point and New Kent. The projects are set to start next week and are projected to continue until August 2025. Travelers frequenting Route 30/33 should exercise caution when navigating this area and be prepared for the presence of working crews, construction equipment, and work zone barrels. All pertinent updates and information from the @VaDOT can be found by visiting their posted link: https://t.co/FE0DBjBKgC.
Some high-poverty counties are told they can better pay for their own schools than the richest county in the country
Virginia's school funding formula doesn't take poverty into account, so high-growth but high-poverty rural counties get penalized. The post Some high-poverty counties are told they can better pay for their own schools than the richest county in the country appeared first on Cardinal News.
Work starts on $352,550 parking lot near MES
Parsley’s Siteworks LLC of Saluda has started work on a $352,550 paved parking lot being built atop a grassy field adjacent to Middlesex Elementary School (MES) in Locust Hill. Since MES opened in 2002, the grass parking area located between MES, the Middlesex County Sports Complex (MCSC) and St....
Reps from MC museums to participate in market
The huge Memorial Day Holly Point market is fast approaching at the Deltaville Maritime Museum and Holly Point Nature Park. This will be a big one with the Tidewater Oyster Growers Association (TOGA) with their “spat” and aquaculture items sale and a full slate of vendors. There will be children’s fun activities and a morning of “open microphone” fun for your listening pleasure.
🚧 Scheduled Drawbridge Maintenance at Eltham Bridge to Cause Delays on Rt. 30/33
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Motorists planning to use Rt. 30/33 between West Point and New Kent should anticipate interruptions due to scheduled drawbridge maintenance at the Eltham Bridge. Traffic will be periodically halted for 15-minute durations starting from 8 pm until midnight to facilitate the maintenance work. While traffic will be allowed to clear between the openings, delays are to be expected. Commuters are advised to plan their travel accordingly or seek alternative routes if possible. To monitor the situation and receive real-time updates, please visit ✅ https://t.co/aT9733KARX.
🚧 Updated Schedule for Coleman Bridge Test Openings in Gloucester and York, VA
The time displayed is local to the original X account in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Crews are set to proceed with a series of test openings on the Coleman Bridge, which spans Route 17 between Gloucester and York counties in Virginia. As part of the ongoing maintenance work on the bridge's balance wheels, there will be overnight test openings today from 11 pm to 4 am. Commuters should also note that there will be additional test openings during the day on April 25th and 26th from 9 am to 2 pm. Motorists are advised to plan their travels accordingly and may wish to seek alternative routes to avoid delays. For real-time updates and more detailed information, travelers can visit the following link before their commute: https://t.co/aT9733KARX.
UNEASE OVER EASEMENT
Urbanna town officials still uncertain how best to use strip at end of Virginia St. Since at least 2015, the Urbanna Town Council has debated how to use the town-owned 30-foot-wide strip of land where Virginia Street meets Urbanna Creek. In September 2013, Urbanna businessman Bill Hight received a permit...
‘Big top’ entertainers perform in Taber Park
Feats of daring, dexterity and gravity-defying acts — mixed with clown comedy — abounded under the Lewis and Clark Circus “big top” last week in Urbanna’s Taber Park. The Town of Urbanna-sponsored April 24 and 25 shows marked the second year this Liberty, S.C.-based circus came to town.
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